Volunteer

Bill and Stew helping with groceries.

Hunger is experienced every day in every community across the country. Volunteers play a critical role in ending hunger in the six towns we serve by giving their time and talent to support Loaves & Fishes. We welcome you to explore volunteer opportunities with Loaves & Fishes by attending a new volunteer information session.

Please note we DO have volunteer opportunities for students, however, we have an age requirement of 18 in order to participate in volunteer activities when clients are present.

Policy on Court-Ordered Community Service: Loaves & Fishes cannot accept volunteers who are seeking Court-Ordered Community Service. We apologize for any inconvenience.

PLEASE NOTE THIS IMPORTANT CHANGE IN TIME FOR VOLUNTEER INFORMATION SESSIONS:

Volunteer Information Session Time Change:

Beginning on September 7th, the Volunteer Information Session start time on the first Wednesday evening of every month will be 7:00PM (NOT 6:30PM)

Information sessions are held at our location, 234 Barnum Road, Devens. The FIRST WEDNESDAY EVENING OF THE MONTH AT 7:00 PM and the THIRD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH AT 9:30AM. Please scroll through the calendar to the right and register for an Information Session that fits with your schedule.

Ernest and Jennifer waiting for shoppers to finish so they can help them load bags into their cars.

Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry depends entirely on volunteers! We always need help on days when we have open pantry sessions. Open sessions occur every Wednesday and Friday morning from 9:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m., the first and third Saturday of the month from 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m., and the second Tuesday evening of the month from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

Volunteer Links

What our volunteers are saying

"I volunteer with Loaves & Fishes because I enjoy teaming up with others with a willingness to help people in need. It is both a very rewarding and humbling experience at the same time. I am blessed and fortunate to be able to give a few moments of my time to such a worthy cause."
—Paul, Loaves & Fishes Volunteer

Volunteer Calendar

Click the link for an event to get more information or to register (if registration is required).